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Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

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An inside view for health

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists play an important part in ensuring Albertans receive quality patient care by producing and recording magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the body.

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Compensation

$38.75 - $53.34 per hour

Other benefits

Union

Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA)

Education

Magnetic resonance imaging technology certificate

Registration

Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT)

Duties

  • Capture high-quality magnetic resonance images (MRI’s) in accordance with physician requests
  • Review patients’ medical histories for things that preclude patients from the procedure (e.g. pacemakers, implanted devices precluding MRI’s)
  • Prepare patients for MRIs by explaining MRI procedures to patients, responding to patients’ questions and needs
  • Inject contrast agents when required
  • Ensure the safety of everyone within the MRI area

Make a Difference

  • Help patients, physicians, and other health professionals get the information they need for an accurate diagnosis
  • Facilitate monitoring and management of ongoing health concerns
  • Help physicians in preventative and preemptive treatment of disease
  • Participate in medical research studies
  • Collect data for public health surveillance

Work Collaboratively

  • Often work independently with their patients, giving opportunity to build one-on-one rapport
  • Collaborate with an interprofessional team that can include other technologists, therapists, physicians and nurses, as well as staff on cancer care and inpatient units
  • May provide leadership and work guidance to fellow diagnostic imaging staff, radiography students, and other health care professionals

Grow Your Career

  • Teaching/training other technologists
  • Additional training and certification
  • Healthcare leadership and management
  • Health system administration

Additional Information

To learn more about a career as a magnetic resonance imaging technologists in our province visit Alberta Learning Information Services (ALIS).